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BUJ 136T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 136T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,737 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,737 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

vehicle body corroded o/s/f footwell + n/s/f footwell

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

vehicle body corroded o/s/f footwell + n/s/f footwell

Pass 10 May 2011 44,698 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,612 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,451 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,133 miles

rear axle stabilizer ball joint worn/has play

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,820 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BUJ 136T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUJ 136T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUJ 136T registered?

BUJ 136T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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